Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Trump Is Holding Congress Hostage Over The SAVE Act Because Black Voters Could Decide His Political Survival
Trump Is Holding Congress Hostage Over The SAVE Act Because Black Voters Could Decide His Political Survival - by Dr. Stacey Patton, Newsone The escalation is unfolding just months before the national midterm elections, where turnout among key voter groups could determine control of Congress.Donald Trump has now escalated his demand that Congress pass the SAVE Act by threatening to refuse to sign other legislation until it is enacted. The bill would require voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, in order to register to vote in federal elections.
New documentation requirements would place fresh bureaucratic hurdles in front of Black voters who have historically faced the greatest barriers to the ballot box and have fought the longest battles to vote. Trump and the Republicans know full well that Black voters have long been among the most reliable and influential participants in American elections. In many states and districts, their turnout levels can significantly shape political outcomes.
Republicans claim the SAVE Act is a common-sense election security measure focused on “citizenship verification” and “election integrity.” They argue that the requirement simply ensures that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections and say that voters should be able to prove citizenship, just as they prove identity for many other government processes. Proponents also contend that tightening documentation rules would strengthen public confidence in the electoral system and prevent even the possibility of non-citizens casting ballots.
But critics say the real impact would be to create new bureaucratic hurdles for millions of eligible voters who do not have those documents readily available. They also point out that numerous studies and election investigations have repeatedly found that voter fraud, particularly non-citizen voting, is exceedingly rare in U.S. elections. Research cited by voting-rights experts also suggests that more than 21 million Americans lack proof of citizenship easily accessible for registration.
New documentation requirements would place fresh bureaucratic hurdles in front of Black voters who have historically faced the greatest barriers to the ballot box and have fought the longest battles to vote. Trump and the Republicans know full well that Black voters have long been among the most reliable and influential participants in American elections. In many states and districts, their turnout levels can significantly shape political outcomes.
Republicans claim the SAVE Act is a common-sense election security measure focused on “citizenship verification” and “election integrity.” They argue that the requirement simply ensures that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections and say that voters should be able to prove citizenship, just as they prove identity for many other government processes. Proponents also contend that tightening documentation rules would strengthen public confidence in the electoral system and prevent even the possibility of non-citizens casting ballots.
But critics say the real impact would be to create new bureaucratic hurdles for millions of eligible voters who do not have those documents readily available. They also point out that numerous studies and election investigations have repeatedly found that voter fraud, particularly non-citizen voting, is exceedingly rare in U.S. elections. Research cited by voting-rights experts also suggests that more than 21 million Americans lack proof of citizenship easily accessible for registration.
6 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
on the impact SAVE Act will have on black voters.
